(a)
Interpretation:
The wavelength for the transition for helium atom from forth energy level to first energy level has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Energy separation between the levels can be calculated using following equation.
The frequency
(a)
Answer to Problem 1C.2E
The wavelength for the transition for helium atom is
Explanation of Solution
Transition is taking place from forth energy level to first energy level.
The length of the box is given as
The energy difference for the transition is given below.
Therefore the wavelength can be calculated as follows,
Wavelength is
(b)
Interpretation:
The wavelength for the transition for hydrogen atom from forth energy level to second energy level has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(b)
Answer to Problem 1C.2E
The wavelength for the transition for helium atom is
Explanation of Solution
Transition is taking place from forth energy level to second energy level.
The length of the box is given as
The energy difference for the transition is given below.
Therefore the wavelength can be calculated as follows,
Wavelength is
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